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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 8010 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 4 years before the WG-3 GPS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 8010 grades against the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 8010 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus 8010

 WG-3 GPS 8010 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2010More modern by 42 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 8010 WG-3 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 8010 against the WG-3 GPS.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and WG-3 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8010
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography advice
64
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than average in class (238g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography details
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging features
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Also called mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 238 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $350